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From Cowboy Boots to a Berry Farm: Randy Little's Second Act

For Randy Little, leaving retail wasn't a retirement plan but a chance to channel his competitive drive into an unexpected new venture.
Sarah Schaeffer
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Sarah Schaeffer with Uptown Boutique

Sarah Schaeffer owns Uptown Boutique in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People
Biz 417's Legacy Network
Leadership

Speakers and Mentors Share Their Legacy Network Feedback

Participants, speakers and mentors of the first Legacy Network class share their top takeaways from the program.

may 2025 | Leadership, People
Stephanie Lewis and Nikki Love
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Stephanie Lewis and Nikki Love with Sumits Hot Yoga

Stephanie Lewis and Nikki Love own Sumits Hot Yoga in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People
Tess Pennanen with National Home Products
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Tess Pennanen with National Home Products

Tess Pennanen with National Home Products in Springfield, Missouri's Brentwood Center.

may 2025 | People

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Biz 417's 10 for the Next 10 2026
10 for the Next 10

Meet the 2026 Class of 10 for the Next 10

These 10 change-makers are getting the job done today, while looking ahead and discovering new ways to influence the future of our...

jul 2026 | Companies, Features, Leadership, People
Business women in Springfield, MO
Women in Business

Meet These Inspiring Female Springfield Business Leaders

These women are breaking barriers and confidently leading companies across Springfield, Missouri.

mar 2026 | Branded Content, Companies, Leadership, Native Content
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Amber English
Women Who Mean Business

Amber English is a Woman Who Means Business

Amber English is Co-Owner and Founder of Pixie and one of Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

mar 2026 | Features, Health, Leadership, People
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Angie Jackson
Women Who Mean Business

Angie Jackson is a Woman Who Means Business

Angie Jackson is President at Justice Furniture & Mattress and one of Biz 417's 2026 Women Who Mean Business.

mar 2026 | Features, Leadership, People, Women in Business

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Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups
Startups

Meet 417-Land’s Guardian of Startups

First, Devin Dillion helped create a forum for the business community to learn about new and growing business. Now he’s getting them funded.

mar 2018 | People, Q&A
Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online
People

Who Ozarks Alive’s Kaitlyn McConnell Follows Online

With a passion for sharing local history on her website Ozarks Alive, CoxHealth’s Media Relations Coordinator follows these under-the-radar...

mar 2018 | People
Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners
Excellence in Technology

Meet the 2018 Excellence in Technology Award Winners

Three organizations and three individuals took home trophies for their hard work.

mar 01 2018 | Companies, Technology, Women in Business
Biz 100 Up Close: Brian Fogle
Biz 100

Biz 100 Up Close: Brian Fogle

When he’s not figuring out how to improve 417-land, Brian Fogle, president and CEO of Community Foundation of the Ozarks, is likely...

jan 2018 | People, Q&A
Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway
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Hot Spots: Rising Developments in Downtown Springfield, Commercial Street and Galloway

How a group of determined developers are recreating three Springfield cityscapes.

jan 2018 | Commercial Street, Companies, Downtown Springfield, Features
How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople
Culture

How Good is Their Game? Golf Handicaps from 22 417-land businesspeople

While our friends in Branson keep investing in the greens, we thought it would be fun to do our own investigation into the golf skills of...

jan 2018 | Golf, Outdoors, People
Meet the Central High Staffer behind Sarah’ndipity Designs
Small Businesses

Meet the Central High Staffer behind Sarah’ndipity Designs

Sarah Gugliotta created a few necklaces for gifts, and now her jewelry line is sold in local businesses and has flourished on her Facebook...

jan 2018 | Companies, Made in 417, Meet the Maker, People
What is WeDames?
Startups

What is WeDames?

Director Jana Moreno explains how We Dames is changing the way businesses market to women.

jan 2018 | Companies, People, Social Media, Women in Business

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B School 2026

Biz 417 B School: The Data Center Conversation Our Region Can't Afford to Skip, Presented by JMARK, June 23rd, 2026, at Sunshine Event...
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Leadership Springfield One Big Class Reunion

Leadership Springfield One Big Class Reunion, Presented by, People Centric Consulting Group, 2026, The Old Glass Place
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